i just "furl" my tarp with my already attached guylines (the 4 bottom tie outs). maybe i'm missing something though
i just "furl" my tarp with my already attached guylines (the 4 bottom tie outs). maybe i'm missing something though
Those who sacrifice freedom for safety, have neither.
Do not dig your grave with your teeth. (Unknown)
One note and this a is simply a matter of preference.
When I set up my tarp, I like to set the ridge line and then attach the tarp to the ridge line.
I find it easier for me to do them separately.
When I developed the technique for furling my tarp, I experimented with having the furling strings/Velcro attached to the ridge line or the tarp.
Having the Velcro attached to the tarp didn't work since the Velcro picked up debris and clogged.
Having the Velcro attached to the ridge line didn't work since that meant the the ridge line and tarp are always set up and taken down as one unit. That works, but I prefer doing the ridge line without the tarp on it. Snake Skins didn't work for me because of this.
After my experiments I finally settled on attaching the furling strings to 2 sides of the tarp. I attach to 2 sides of the JRB tarp so that I can use either the 10' or the 11' ridge.
As I said, this is purely a matter of personal preference. For people that don't mind running the ridge line with the tarp attached, then having the means of furling attached to the ridge line will work very well.
I mention this because it is a consideration.
Those who sacrifice freedom for safety, have neither.
Do not dig your grave with your teeth. (Unknown)
Shock cord/toggle.... This particular one weighs 7 grams. I know I can get it lighter by shortening the toggle a little and drilling 2 holes on either side of the center hole. I can also go with smaller SC, this one has 1/8"
You could make these up around the rl, so they couldn't get lost.
Another thought: have you looked @ small pvc pipe for a toggle? You could prolly just thread a short piece onto the sc...no drilling.
Dave
"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self."~~~May Sarton
Or a short piece of that silicone tubing.
Dave
"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self."~~~May Sarton
Why use a toggle just use shock cord and use a nail knot to keep the profile small (form the nail knot cut the cord and heat seal the ends). Then as you reef the tarp from one end just slide the shock cord over the tarp (its already around the ridge line so it wont get lost) and work your way down the tarp. Similar to a snake skin.
Bazza
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